The Executioner and Her Way of Life is a Japanese anime known as Shokei Shoujo no Virgin Road. The storyline is adapted from a yuri novel series written by Mato Sato and illustrated by Nilitsu. The anime is directed by Yoshiki Kawasaki and published by J.C. Staff.
The theme of the anime centers around isekai, where the main character, Menou, is assigned a task to execute individuals from the outer world who possess the power known as ‘Pure Concept.’ The story revolves around her journey to complete her mission and the challenges she encounters along the way.
The anime is set in a world where a traveler known as ‘The Lost’ was granted supernatural powers called ‘Pure Concept.’ These powers created an advanced civilization. However, the powers were out of control and disaster ensued. Menou is an executioner, assigned to kill ‘The Lost.’ The anime follows her journey to fulfill her task and how she navigates the challenges that come with it.
In episode 1-3, Mitsuki was sent from Japan to another world by the King of Grisarika Kingdom to test the strength of ‘Pure Concept.’ However, she was expelled from the castle after seeing a Japanese girl being summoned to the kingdom. She met Menou, who claimed to be a priest, and learned about ‘The Lost’ who came from Japan. She was shocked to find out that Menou was an executioner.
Menou then got in touch with a church head named Orwell and explained that she was going to search for another girl who had been summoned like Mitsuki. Flashbacks revealed that Menou’s village had been destroyed by ‘The Lost,’ and she was saved by Flare, who then became her trainer. Menou’s assistant, Momo, was obsessed with her.
In episode 4-6, Menou and Akari arrived in Garm after overcoming various obstacles. Menou remembered her childhood, where she lost all motivation and ambition due to the effects of soul purging in her village. She wanted to become like Flare and was trained by her to become an executioner.
Orwell assigned Menou to investigate the women who continued to disappear in Garm. Akari was upset that Menou had forgotten her promise to go on a ‘date’ around the city. Menou called Momo to take over investigating Orwell’s request, and they went on a ‘date’ before she was killed in two days. Meanwhile, Momo investigated the case of disappearing women and met Ashuna, the princess of Grisarika, in the underground sewer. They worked together to find a solution.
In conclusion, The Executioner and Her Way of Life is an exciting anime that explores the isekai genre in a unique way. It has a well-developed storyline, and the characters are well-defined, making the anime a joy to watch. The task assigned to Menou is challenging, and it is interesting to see how she navigates it all. The anime is not only entertaining but also thought-provoking, and it is definitely worth your time.
